The LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation have announced a $1 million donation to help Save the Children India support families and children most at risk in Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.<\/p>\n
The money will be used to deliver learning to around 20,000 children aged 3-14 whose education has been disrupted by the most recent outbreak, ensure food security for families and provide COVID-19\u202fCare Kits designed to reduce infection rates.<\/p>\n
Steen Lauge Kokkenborg, General Manager of LEGO Group India, said \u201cThe latest outbreak is having a devastating impact on caregiving and schooling for the country\u2019s most vulnerable children. We hope this contribution will provide some security to children and families as well as allow children to continue to learn through play and build vital skills despite schools being closed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sudarshan Suchi, CEO of Save the Children India, said \u201cSave the Children has embarked on a journey to reach and protect 1 million people across multiple locations in India, and we thank our friends at the LEGO Group for pledging\u202f$1 million and providing us with crucial and timely support with our ambition. With this support, we will focus on children\u2019s survival by distributing COVID-19 Care Kits, food and nutrition support and hosting medical consultations.\u202fAdditionally, we will take our relief a step further and focus on ensuring learning continuity through the crisis – a fantastic aspect of this partnership. By concentrating on learning continuity, we are guaranteeing physical, psychosocial, and cognitive security that will ensure the growth and development of our children remains intact.\u201d<\/p>\n